Lesson 2: Progressivism

How did the goals of the Progressive reformers compare to the effects of the movement?

The Progressive Era in the United States occurred from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, and it was a period of social and political activism aimed at addressing the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and political corruption.

The Progressive Era 1901-1917

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"The Progressive Era"

What ideas animated American progressives?
What major reforms did American progressives pursue?
How did American women shape the progressive movement?
How did Jim Crow influence life for both white and black Americans?
How do the similarities and differences between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois capture major currents in African American thought?

Shared Drive

"Assessing the Progressive Era Reforms"

Use the case studies, textbook reading, and the Internet to complete the document in the shared drive.

Progressive Case Studies

Assessing the Progressive Era Reforms - APUSH

Conservation vs. Preservation

Conservationists believe that natural resources, such as forests, waterways, and wildlife, should be managed and used in a way that allowed for their continued availability and use by humans. They advocated for policies that balanced resource use with resource conservation, and believed that conservation could be achieved through scientific management and regulation.

Preservationists believe that some areas should be protected from human exploitation and development, and advocated for the establishment of national parks, wilderness areas, and other protected areas.

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Skills Packet

"Causation: Progressivism"

"Comparison: Populism and Progressivism"